The Best Restaurants in Seattle

"Arrived about 7:30PM on a Friday night based on a segment from King 5 evening. The place was full but we got a table because 2 people were just leaving. There was a big group on a huge couch around a large coffee table and a few other groups around high top tables. It definitely had a living room like vibe. As is the case everywhere else, they are looking for staff and the service was friendly but slow. It took a while to place our order but the food came fast but it took a long while to get our check and pay the bill. I had the swamp platter with jalapeño hush puppies. My wife had the same without the fried gator (shrimp, oysters and catfish). Everything was very good but I could have saved $7 and left off the gator. I had not had fried gator before and it tasted just like any other fried fish but it was a bit tough and chewy, like a large piece of calamari or octopus. The shrimp were large and the fried catfish was spicy and perfect. The soul sauce was very good. Other tables had ordered the red beans and rice and that looked delicious. They have an extensive bar but no draft beer. The price of bottled beer and Bogle Chardonnay was reasonable at $7. They served the platters on large plastic plates covered with checkered black and white paper and plastic utensils. The restaurant is small so it can get crowded at times and the table we had was really like a narrow shelf along the front wall, not the most comfortable location. The fried food was very good but not better than another seafood restaurant a few blocks down the street that we have visited many times. We look forward to coming back to try some of the other items that are unique to this restaurant but we think that the competition serves up shrimp, fried fish and oysters that are just as good."

"Wow. In Oak Harbor. I am still shocked. We sat at the bar and got to converse with the chef. Food was excellent and had great flavor. I tend to avoid high end food because I find it translates into presentation and lacks flavor. Not here! I can't wait to come back!"

"A nice coffeehouse that had a good space for lounging! They had a good selection of food, but I haven't tried any of the food yet. I got a chai tea latte and it was very good. I meet my friends for coffee weekly and we are still trying to find our "staple" this coffee shop is definitely a contender! It wasn't overwhelmingly busy, but had a steady stream of clients. I think with the drive-through it helps break up who is coming inside. It's actually quite hard to find a cozy cafe to sit and relax with your friends at. I will be back!"

"I usually get takeout from Sparta's location in Lynnwood. Haven't tried the new location in Mill Creek. However, this visit on 5/10/23 in Bothell was a convenient detour from Woodinville via Hwy 522 on the way home to Shoreline. Convenient parking lot, large interior dining area and also an outdoor patio area - perfect for the warmer, drier months to dine al fresco. Pleasant person at the host/reception stand. Menu items include starters, apps, pizza, pasta, and desserts. I placed my order onsite - large Italian sausage with extra cheese (w/ discount, tax, tip = about $35). It was a relatively brief wait and was handed a fresh, hefty, piping hot pizza. Back on the road and stuck in the usual commute traffic, the pizza traveled well and was relatively warm by the time I arrived home for dinner. Great local indie with convenient locations in Lynnwood, Bothell, and Mill Creek. Solid choice for both dine in and takeout."

"Last summer, I was getting a ton of ice cream recommendations when I was visiting (not too sure, prob because it was hot LOL) from my Seattleite friends. This was one of the places, and I never had the chance to check it out until recently after dinner at U Village. Couldn't wait for some vegan ice cream after dinner!The location that my boyfriend and I went to is located across of Bamboo Sushi in the University Village. It was dark, so we used our maps to get to where we had to and surprisingly it worked! There are huge parking lots all around the entire mall with ample parking stalls. Might need to park a little further from everything during busy hours and during the weekends.I got their Mint Brownie as those are two of my favorite things in one! Mmm! Such a strong minty flavor. The star of the ice cream! The brownie was basically just a sidekick that gave the overall ice cream some texture, which I loved! My boyfriend got the Supercookies & Cream. Surprisingly really creamy for a vegan ice cream! Really great flavors together too. I actually liked his more than mine LOL. Also, a favorite combination of mine. I know what I'll be getting the next time! They also had seasonal ice creams which didn't seem interesting to me at the time. But definitely will try a seasonal flavor one day if the two flavors we got don't lure me in first LOL.This ice cream chain is definitely worth the hype! I've always been a bit skeptical with vegan ice cream as it's usually a hit or miss, but this time around, it was definitely a great hit! The prices, tho, are a bit wild for the amount we got. Don't know if it's because we went to the U Village location (where spaces are hella expensive) or if it's just that pricey in general."

"Adorable little spot hidden on 99 in everett! Excellent service, like...actually great service. Don't skip the guacamole."

"I absolutely love tacos. They loaded up their tacos here and there was no way I was leaving hungry. It was delicious and they really hit the spot. The tortillas were not greasy compared to other places, the meat was nicely seasoned, and they added a good amount of onions and cilantro. They also didn't skip out on a lime per taco! What a gem of a taco truck."

"Amazing vibes, okay food.The bff and I decided to get lunch at this harbor side spot after the ferry ride + a small exploration on the fringes of town. Since it was a Monday, we were promptly seated in the outdoor area. We decided to order:*white truffle Parmesan fries ($9.95): lightly battered fries with black pepper, garlic, and sea salt; then tossed in grated Parmesan and white truffle oil. This was served alongside a secret fry sauce. This was so Parmesan-dominant that the white truffle had almost no chance to sneak its way through. *roche harbor's "tilted kettle" clam chowder ($10.95): chowder with tender clams, smoky bacon, clam nectar, red potato, veggies, and herbs. There was no depth in flavor at all. It honestly tasted store-bought lol*beer battered fresh vancouver Island rockfish and chips ($26.95): the rockfish and chips were tasty, but nothing that blew us out of the water. The batter was over-salted. Will have to say that tropical mango-lime island slaw was really, really, tasty though, and I'd get this again in a heartbeat.Yes for the views, the vibe, and the friendly service; not so much for the food. Grateful to have tried though!"

"Pretty good pizza spot! Very cheesy and the crust is soft and not hard/burnt. Good amount of toppings. Very friendly and quick service, I'd come back!"

"Ummm, this place is so good, and the portions are huge. I didn't dine in the restaurant as I ordered via door dash, but it didn't matter. The food was still quick and yummy! At first. I was bummed because I ordered regular fries, and I received Greek fries. After tasting the Greek Fries, my daughter and I were no longer bummed! Wow ! They were so good! I also ordered the shish tawook- it came with hummus, salad, and rice. I'd say it could have fed a few more people considering my daughter and I just put half in the fridge as leftovers. I don't live in this area, but if I did - I'd eat this a lot!"

"The Santa Fe Mexican Grill opened in our neighborhood after a major renovation and the space is gorgeous. The staff were lovely and very friendly. Our server Carlos was quick with the service and margaritas. My Skinny Margarita was great! Read below for a great tip! Chips are fresh from the fryer and the salsa was great. Our side order of Guacamole was huge and the avocados were big, chunky and luscious.Hubby had the carne asada burrito and I had the Camarones mojo. Unfortunately, I can never seem to remember to take my photos until half way through the entree. Sorry about that. Both dishes were great, and portions were so plentiful we both took leftovers home. Carlos, the food, price and atmosphere ensure we'll be back.BTW--Tuesdays are half off premium tequilas--a good deal, and Carlos says the list of premium tequilas is on the website. With a large bar and big flat screen with sports on, that's a great night out with friends for some future Tuesday!"

"I was here when they first opened up and have to say that their service just keeps getting better and better! We sat at the bar this time as we were only here for drinks but ended up ordering their hummus and pita + wings! Travis and Nikki were amazing! It was such a fun night overall and I'm very glad to have come here."

"They made a perfect sandwich! Friendly people, fast service, very clean store. Masks and gloves were worn. There are places to sit and eat outside too."

"Saw there's a Yelp site for Kottu. My only experience with Chef/owner Syd Suntha's mobile spot was back on 7/3/22 when he was adjacent to Chuck's Hop Shop in Greenwood. Never had Sri Lankan cuisine, but what I had was an explosion of flavor and textures. Watching him cook on the spot was also very mesmerizing. Amazing when at the time it was just him. Innovative chef and part of a culinary podcast. His Wu Tang Clan extravaganza last year with other chefs was also a huge success, as I recall.He's all over the greater Seattle area, so it's best to follow him via Instagram or his website."

"We came here on a weekday morning and they got pretty busy after we ordered around 8 am. The cashier was helpful but the bagels themselves were just fine.We ordered the Bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel, the egg and cheese on everything, and a bag of day-old bagels that were pepperoni bagels. The sandwiches were on the dry side since the cheese didn't melt properly. The egg was lukewarm but it was good. Overall the bagels here are on the average side tasting more like bread than the boiled bagels that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside -- it is more dry for sure."

"Organic beer? Yes please!! Absolutely delicious. Super cool vibes, check! Great music? Check! Awesome service? Check! I have to say the beers here Are outstanding. My flight had, disco lemonade 4.5% 10/10 refreshing and fruity. Perfect summer drinking.Purrsuasion 5.3% pale ale, 10/10, smooth and light. Slightly citrus.B Proud 6.4% 10/10non bitter, no aftertaste, smooth drinking beer.Batch 15 6.7% 10/10 hazy IPA. Mmmm I love a hazy.Hefeweizen 5% 10/10, servers choice, I stay away from Hefeweizens as of late due to wheat beer being to heavy. This one was absolutely delicious. You could taste the spices and seasonings in this Hefeweizen. I'd drink it again, no problem. No food served here but you can order from the restaurant next door. Street parking in the area isn't too hard to find if you don't mind walking. Pay for parking lots are also available. Organic beer is the shizzle. Cheers! Happy yelping."

"I recently found myself on an epic road trip from Lynden to Fairhaven, which presented a great opportunity to visit Hannegan Seafoods. They weren't busy at all on this brisk Saturday morning, and my daughter and I made our way inside to choose some yummy deliciousness to fill up our freezer. This was my second time inside Hannegan and I was impressed by their seafood choices. The majority of their selection is frozen, and vacuum packed into either large slabs or single-sized portions. I opted for four (generous) portions of King Salmon - a steal at $10/pound - as well as a small bag of frozen sea scallops and four individually packed crabcakes (around $2/ea). We also grabbed a nibble of some of their yummy "salmon candy" out of the fresh case, and were good to go!While Hannegan Seafood has a great selection of frozen items, I would love to see more fresh selections there too - like oysters or clams, for example. The dude at the counter could have been a bit more friendly. He seemed annoyed that we were there!"

"Finally made it here and it lived up to everything I heard! The line was out the door and stayed that way the whole time. Service was relatively fast. At the time they were open for indoor dining."

"Zeke's is a must stop every time our family goes over the mountains on highway 2. We always plan our trip around stopping here for lunch! Hadn't been in a year or two, we went last weekend and I was pleasantly surprised that their prices have stayed SO affordable, which can rarely be said in this economy! We fed our family of 5 for under $40, which I call a WIN for eating a delicious lunch out. The food is consistently good. Service is quick, usually even when they're busy. It's a nice break from the car to eat outside at one of their picnic tables, and they have an indoor dining room for when the weather is iffy."

"Not my favorite for All You Can Eat (AYCE) because of the limited options but steep price per person ($55), but quality and service are pretty good.Their unique thing is having a cold & hot bar, with the typical banchan items such as kimchi and lettuce for ssam but they also have hot items including fried chicken and tteobokki. The hot bar is priced per person at $30, unless you get AYCE or order an ala carte meat to grill in which case each order includes 1 hot/cold bar entrance. You can also have the option of adding the hot/cold bar to an entree order for $8 extra, per entree. We ordered steamed egg and seafood pancake, which unfortunately didn't count for the hot/cold bar. We also got an order each of beef brisket, pork belly, and marinated short ribs; as well as an order for the combo soft tofu soup, which all came with 1 hot/cold bar entrance. In total, 4 out of the 6 people in our party were able to go to the hot/cold buffet bar.The meat and food quality here will definitely be a lot better than most AYCE places, so it's up to personal preference what you want most; either affordability and quantity or quality. Would this be my first choice for AYCE kbbq? Probably not, since I'm looking for quantity and variety when I eat AYCE Kbbq. However, I'd come here more for the quality ala carte meat options if I wasn't too hungry because I'd still get the hot/cold bar."

"I grew up riding my bike to this former 7-11. I think the name is actually from the previous owner, a pretty nice lady named Ronnie? I stopped in a little while back to see if she was still working. But, not so much, this place has gone the way of the random knives and knick knack sales at the counter. If you need stuff that you would ordinarily find at 7-11, you can find it here."

"Loyal customer of Sterino's for fruit, vegetables, and plants! 1st time trying Jake's and WoW! Prompt service with a nice clean covered picnic area. I devoured the fries on the way home! Crisp and hot and dipped on catsup - a treat! Full disclosure I wasn't Hungary for the Deluxe Cheeseburger so waited to her it up for dinner later - I was not disappointed with tomato, lettuce, onion, and darn tasty patty! I'll be back"

"We arrived at 8:30pm, but they welcomed us right away even though they're closing in half an hour. Once seated, they have menus for you. You also have the option to order through a QR code or with a waiter.It's my first time trying Yunnan rice noodle, which I enjoyed. It's kind of fun how they give you all the ingredients separately in tiny bowls to put into your broth. It makes it very Instagram-worthy even if that's not their intention. I ordered the Spicy Beef Brisket Rice Noodles ($17.49) and also shared the Crispy Chicken Wings ($8.50). The wings come with 5 pieces and they're super crispy and juicy. They also come piping hot, so be careful as I burned the top of my mouth attempting to eat this. As for the rice noodles, this didn't seem much at first but was pretty filling. I felt slightly rushed to put all my ingredients into my bowl so they could take away my tray, but the food was delicious. This is perfect for a cold day as the stone pot keeps everything warm throughout the meal.This is such a comforting meal. The broth flavor was spot on while not being too spicy either. Also love the aesthetics of the space with a modern and natural feel."

"Bean & Bagel is such a cute name for this cafe and it lives up to its name because that's all this cafe serves- coffee and bagels!With a multitude of different bagels, spreads, and toppings, the combinations are endless!I'm a classic lox and cream cheese type of girl and so that's my go-to order. Sometimes I'll order a coffee as well- they have a La Marazocco machine so you know the coffee is quality. I have had the Ursula sandwich before too, which was good, but not something I'd get on the regular basis. My favorite bagel is the whole wheat bagel, but the other bagels are good too.Bean & Bagel is very generous with the cream cheese, but they could be more generous with the toppings.Service can be slow depending on the time of day, but the longest I've waited is probably around 15 minutes.This is good place for catching up with a friend or for ordering to go since it is a very tight cafe with little seating area. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for ambiance"

"Freshest pan dulce in the greater Seattle area. Cash only. Covid does not stop the clientele from coming in. The bread is soft and delicious. The woman helping at the counter was friendly. Be prepared to wait in line outside because due to covid their capacity is 5 ppl max. Don't let that stop you though!!!! This place is a must go to place. This bread is a must et pan dulce."

"We came to dinner at LA costa Sat night around 6:30 pm. The restaurant was already busy, but the service was quick and we were seated. I like it when the restaurant staff greeting me "Hola" in Spanish. I also like the interior, which makes me feel like I'm in a Mexican.This time we ordered Cochinita Pibil and Carne Asada y Mojo de Ajo. All of the menu items are plentiful, so it might be a good idea to share them. Although we could only eat half of it, we took it home and ate it for lunch the next day, and the foods were easy to eat all."

"BobaLust is really expanding!! They recently opened a Burien location - it's located in the Safeway plaza, in a building that's two doors down from the L&L hawaiian bbq. My friend said that the spot used to be a former Starbucks. The space inside is really nice and modern with lots of beautiful plants. The menu is the same as the other locations and they've got lots of tasty options. My friend ordered their taro milk tea with boba and I ordered the Legend of Momo which is this delicious peach tea drink with pieces of peach on the bottom. Very sweet and very refreshing. The place opens promptly at 1p (which feels a little late - it would be nice if they opened at noon for the lunching hour. The staff is efficient and churns out those drinks. Parking is easy since it's a big shopping plaza. I'm really happy to see Burien finally get a legit boba shop in the area!"

"Great teriyaki. Fast from ordering to bringing it to the table. Priced well, generous portion and all food was fresh. Would definitely come back again. Friends brought me here saying it's their go-to place when visiting the area. Clean, courteous and there are large tables perfect for groups."

"The hype is what it is- for a reason. This place is legit delicious and very accommodating for a gluten allergic person like myself. The beef spare rib was perfect and he prolly had the best pulled pork I've ever tried. I'll need to order that next time. Only in Ballard on Friday nights at Urban Family. Follow the Facebook page for updates and daily menus. Will definitely be back again. Finally decent barbecue in Seattle."

"We love it here! Great family place to go, great food, super friendly staff. They have the best fries. You can sit and eat there it's cute inside, diner looking place. They have great shakes all different kinds. We love going & so does the kids."

"Fonte has a whole new bar and I'm here for it!!! So beautiful both inside and outside. Patio is super cute. Inside is absolutely stunning. Dark, inviting, sexy! It's in the lobby on the brand new rainier building. I was here for their grand opening and what an opening it was. Espresso martinis all night! Literally' they had a small bars set up just for espresso martinis as well as the big gorgeous bar. I've been obsessed with all things espresso but never had an espresso martini before. Well! Glad that was my first. Such a stunning taste of espresso and grey goose! Yumm! You can also get it with gin and other spirits. Tried their spin on aperol spritz as well as mojito but with mescal. A little too strong for me.Now food: the tartare was sublime. I had a huge lunch and I wasn't planning to eat at 4 pm. But I did try a bite and it was amazing. Of course: the lattes! I managed to grab a latte before they ran out/ shut the machines down. Overall, it was a beautiful new place: impeccable design with all things Fonte plus a full new bar. Patio is stunning too. Hope to return for a drink or 10!!"